Sarah is recognized for leading through complexity and change, building collaborative partnerships, strengthening organizational systems and moving ideas from vision to implementation. Her work increasingly brings together leaders across government, housing, health, philanthropy and the community sector to address interconnected challenges facing women and their communities.

Reconciliation and being a good guest are central to Sarah’s leadership practice. Her 2024 nomination for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award in Reconciliation in Action recognized her commitment to fostering dialogue and taking tangible action toward more equitable relationships with Indigenous communities.

Sarah is an active public voice on gender-based violence, women’s safety and homelessness. She serves as Chair of the Surrey Vulnerable Women and Girls Committee and as a Board Director/Governance Chair of the BC Association of Community Health Centres, connecting frontline experience with policy, partnership and systems change.

Sarah continues to develop her leadership practice through Harvard’s leadership coursework, with a focus on public narrative, collective leadership and building the agency required to create change.

Since joining Atira, Sarah has held progressively senior roles across programs, operations and executive leadership before becoming Chief Executive Officer in January 2026. That breadth of experience continues to shape her leadership: meaningful systems change begins with the people experiencing those systems every day.

Her career includes leadership roles in both non-profit and government sectors, with a strong track record in strengthening internal controls, fostering stakeholder relationships, and driving financial sustainability.

Her experience extends globally, having worked with international organizations in China and South America.

Holding a Bachelor of Commerce and CPA, CA designation, Jacqui brings a strategic and values-driven approach to financial leadership, ensuring Atira remains strong and resilient in its mission.

Hajar holds a Master’s degree in International Policy and Development from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, where she graduated with distinction. She has worked with international organizations including the United Nations, World Vision International, and Development Alternatives, and has consulted for the U.S. Department of State and non-profit organizations around the world. At Atira, she brings this global experience to local work rooted in equity, compassion, and community care.

Hajar is especially committed to building bridges between communities, service providers, and systems of support. She is passionate about creating inclusive spaces and services that support women, families, newcomers, seniors, and people experiencing housing insecurity. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, she works to strengthen community-based responses that honour resilience, cultural identity, and the right of every person to feel safe, supported, and connected.

He was also heavily involved with the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center of BC, answering crisis calls and providing suicide prevention talks in local high schools. Jose started working for Atira in 2009 as a support worker at the Arco Hotel, became the Program manager in 2011 and has had several managerial roles within his 12 years at Atira. He has also been training staff in “non-violent crisis intervention” for last four years and after the COVID 19 pandemic hit Jose collaborated with the Director of Talent to create an online version of the training.  Jose became the Director of Supportive Housing and Tenant Relations in February of 2020 and has since focused on supporting Program Managers so they can provide the best possible care to the members of the community we serve. Jose believes in creating a housing environment that is accepting, respectful, caring and safe, and where tenants have influence over their living situations as he believes this is the foundation for health and wellness.